Cruise Holidays
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Cruise Holidays system.
Cruise Holidays
701 Carlson Pkwy., MS 8207
Minneapolis, MN 55305
800#: (800) 496-2255
Tel: (763) 212-2358
Fax: (763) 212-8270
E-mail: paldridge@carlson.com
Web Site: www.cruiseholidays.com
Contact: Ms. Marni Pietrzak, Director Franchise Development
CRUISE HOLIDAYS is a cruise-specialty and land tour retail franchise.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 125
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 125
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States, 5 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in ON, 11 in CA, 10 in NJ
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1 FT
>Hispanic: 1%
>Asian-American: 7%
>Native American:
>Other: 3%
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT Initially (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-1,000 SF; SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $30K
Total Investment: $139K+
Average Total Investment: $139K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 1%/$525/Mo. Min.
>Advertising: No
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 9
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Minneapolis, MN.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All US Except AK
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